52 Best Historic Restaurants in Tenderloin

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1. Historic John's Grill

4.6

Exceptional(7972)

$$$$

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 94 times today

This restaurant is always a good choice. We love the atmosphere.

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2. Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(778)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 41 times today

Fabulous Bar and Menu!!! The best of San Francisco...

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3. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(4931)

$$$$

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 176 times today

Lovely experience for an anniversary- complimentary champagne and dessert! Great food, vibes, ambience, love this place!!

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4. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(6732)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 114 times today

This place never disappoints me. The staff are awesome. Their afternoon tea and their lunch menu is delish. I will always recommend this place to all my friends n family

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5. Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(6981)

$$$$

• Seafood • Fisherman's Wharf

Booked 94 times today

Han was our server. She was wonderful and made our Anniversary so special! Thank you for another wonderful meal! We ALWAYS visit Scoma’s when we visit San Francisco—it’s the BEST part of our stay!!

6. Le Central

4.6

Exceptional(2317)

$$$$

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 20 times today

Always a treat. Pre fix menu perfect. LeCentral one of our first dinner dates 47 years ago. Love it.

7. Harris'

4.9

Exceptional(6038)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Russian Hill

Booked 74 times today

Absolutely amazing. Food was phenomenal, and the service was impeccable. It was A wonderful night with my business partners nothing more can be said. 99.99% perfection

8. Top of the Mark

4.6

Exceptional(1106)

$$$$

• Tapas / Small Plates • Nob Hill

Booked 40 times today

The Top of the Mark Package, two complimentary cocktails per night. Immaculate view and great atmosphere.

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9. Morton's The Steakhouse - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3918)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 42 times today

Had an amazing experience at Morton's The Steakhouse! Everything about the evening was wonderful. The atmosphere was classy, welcoming, and comfortable, and the service made the night even more special. A special shout-out to the bartender on Friday evening! Absolutely fantastic service, so friendly, attentive, and welcoming. They really went above and beyond to make the evening enjoyable. Great drinks, great hospitality, and a genuinely wonderful experience. It's the kind of service that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend Morton's to anyone looking for an excellent dining experience. Can't wait to return! 🥂🥩

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10. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(9150)

$$$$

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 129 times today

This was one of the most amazing dining experiences I’ve ever had. The waiter was excellent. We opted for the whole fish experience and it was divine. Highly recommend it.

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Historic John's Grill

2. Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant

3. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

5. Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf

6. Le Central

7. Harris'

8. Top of the Mark

9. Morton's The Steakhouse - San Francisco

10. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

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